Ludwick Three at the Buzzer Sinks Viterbo

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (10-1) continued its Midwest trip against Viterbo University (Wis.) (5-7) on Saturday, December 16.

With the game tied at 55-55, Trent Koning found a wide-open Beau Ludwick on the perimeter. Ludwick confidently put up the shot and drained it as time expired to give MVNU the 58-55 victory on the road.

Inside the Box Score:

It was a close game from the start as there were 11 ties and 17 total lead changes.

It was a defensive battle as both teams shot under 40% from the floor and 30% from three. MVNU shot 35.4% and 28.6% while Viterbo shot 31.8% and 26.3%.

MVNU outrebounded the hosts 40-38.

Kade Ruegsegger – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Ludwick – 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal.

Koning – 11 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals.

Carter Pline – 6 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block.

Coach Ronai's Thoughts:

"Tough, gritty win on the road. Our guys stayed the course defensively and executed well down the stretch. Viterbo is a tough, physical team that created a lot of challenges. Looking forward to another road challenge Monday in Iowa."

What's Next:

MVNU heads to Davenport, Iowa in search of its seventh win in a row on Monday, December 18. Tipoff at St. Ambrose is set for 4:00pm EST.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.